Lucian, True History: Introduction, Text, Translation, and CommentaryLucian of Samosata's True History is a fantastical tale of voyage and imagination. No editor, translator, or reader knows quite how to describe it or fit it comfortably into a familiar genre of Greek literature: 'satires' and 'dialogues' only partially describe the genre or genres he wrote in. Of all the ancient Greco-Roman writers, Lucian is without doubt one of the most inventive and witty. The Greek text in this edition of the True History is accompanied by a facing page English translation, making it an accessible and informative resource aimed at students and teachers of Greek. Whether used in the classroom or in research, readers will benefit from an introduction to Lucian and his |
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| Title | Lucian, True History: Introduction, Text, Translation, and Commentary |
| Authors | Diskin Clay, James H. Brusuelas |
| Editor | James H. Brusuelas |
| Translated by | Diskin Clay |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press, 2021 |
| ISBN | 0198789645, 9780198789642 |
| Length | 224 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Ancient / General Literary Collections / Ancient & Classical Literary Criticism / Ancient & Classical |
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